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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,699.19, 312,844.86 and 124,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,699.19, 312,844.86 and 124,722.47 is: 172,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,699.19 : 312,844.86 = 124,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,699.19/312,844.86 = 124,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,699.19x = 312,844.86 × 124,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,699.19x = 39,018,782,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018,782,101.78/226,699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,116.99

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